Domain Registration in Samoa - .WS Domains

Register your .WS domains in Samoa. Please enter in our .WS domain search engine the term that you wish to register. If your .WS domain is available you will need to fill up a simple order form. Together with the registration of your domain, you may use our free of charge servers for web forwarding or email account configuration. Alternatively, you have the possibility of requesting a Hosting plan together with the purchase of your domain, or after. Payment options are: Credit Card, PayPal and Bank Deposit.

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Choose from over 100 templates for your website. Easily try different site layouts, sidebars, colors, fonts, and backgrounds, and add borders for a customized look. Menu changes and page additions can be managed from a single, intuitive interface.

Free Email Accounts
You will be able to configure up to 3 email accounts. Each account can be set up with Outlook, Gmail, or any other email software using POP or IMAP at no additional cost. Each account includes 200 MB of storage and 200 MB of traffic capacity per month.

Need more space? you can always upgrade to any of our “Hosting Plans”.

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Free DNS Record Management
Manage your Domain Name Zone File (DNS Records), including the ability to add and modify commonly used DNS records: MX records, A records, CNAME records, SRV records, etc. The DNS Records Management is available through “My Domains”, which gives you control of zone configuration at no additional cost.

What are the registration requirements for .WS domains?

There are no requirements for buying .WS domains.

What does .WS stand for?

.WS represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top level domain (ccTLD) of Samoa. This Internet extension was introduced in 1995 and was intended for entities affiliated with Samoa. WS is an acronym for Western Samoa - the country’s official name in 1970s. SamoaNIC is the authorized agency for managing .WS registry. On the other hand, Marcaria.com is the most trusted registrar for processing .WS applications.

Why register a .WS domain?

Samoa is a paradise country in Polynesia. The nation is world famous for its waterfalls, rainforests, beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. Economic activities are heavily based on 4 types of industries namely fishing, food and beverage manufacturing, tourism, and coconut exports. Trade partners include US, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. Remittances from abroad also add substantial income to Samoa.
Why invest in Samoa? Samoa has been politically stable for almost half a century. This is particularly attractive to long-term investors since it means uninterrupted growth for their investments. There are also opportunities to modernize the food processing industry of the country and develop more products from its primary export which is coconut.

Before you invest in Samoa, it is worth considering to register a (dot)WS domain website. Your company can benefit from using this ccTLD in the following ways:

.WS domain can create a professional impression for your website. When your website address ends with a country code TLD, buyers believe that your business is legit and trustworthy. They instantly get a sense of connection to your web page and are encouraged to shop from your online store.

.WS domain can help you enter the Samoan digital markets easily. Companies planning to place long-term investments or expanding business in this country must consider having a registered (dot)WS website. A strong online presence does not only grow their business but helps secure it as well.

.WS domain can help your brand name get a stronger visibility in the Samoan online market. Country code TLDs instantly localizes your web content and as a result, Google picks your content for all keyword searches related to Samoa. These factors are crucial in local branding.

.WS domain can offer significant SEO benefits. Google will see your website as intended for a specific country and this lessens your optimization work. There’s no need to spend a lot of time and effort in content marketing and keyword analysis since your website is already positioned for all Google searches related to Samoa.